Tributes have been pouring in following the sudden death last week of Lawrence Placide, director of the T&T Chamber of Industry and Commerce’s International Trade and Negotiation Unit (ITNU).
The Private Sector / Civil Society Group (PSCSG) on Public Procurement Reform, in expressing shock at his unexpected and untimely passing, described him as a close collaborator and friend and extended deepest condolences to Placide’s family, friends, fellow colleagues and staff.
The group said in a statement: “Larry, as he was fondly known, was an outstanding professional in trade, industry and commerce and held several portfolios in this field. Larry represented the T&T Chamber of Industry and Commerce from inception in 2003 on the Cabinet appointed committee on Public Procurement and subsequently represented the Chamber on the PSCSG on Public Procurement from 2007.
Larry was integral to the group in the formulation of position papers and recommendations for the recently partially proclaimed Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act 2015.
“The ever present clarity and rationale of his contributions to discussions will be sorely missed. Larry’s contribution to National Development will not be forgotten.”